Does the truth still matter to us?
My grandmother (may she rest in peace) had a saying: “The Truth will stand when the world’s on fire.”
I have wondered what she would think of our current political climate, when lies are routinely spread as if no semblance of truth actually matters; when we have a candidate for president who lies so routinely that his followers are desensitized to truth, and major media outlets are baffled as to how to respond to one so inherently dishonest; when a candidate for vice president admits that he made up disgusting stories about Haitian refugees because the stories “made a point;” when racial slurs and anti-Semitic slogans are chanted in the streets or broadcast by bigots who proclaim their own superiority; when white Christian nationalists believe that the peculiar god they worship is telling them to vote for a man who is a convicted sex offender, a felon, and a known insurrectionist; when citizens have decided that their particular sense of morality means that they can tell the rest of us which books we can read (or which we can allow our children to read).
The truth mattered to my grandmother, and I trust that it still does to most Americans.
Alan McMurray, McDonald, Tenn.
Walden needs Schmidt’s leadership
Lizzy Schmidt has the skills and experience to address complex issues. One of her most striking attributes is her commitment to bringing people together. Whether it’s attending community events, serving on Walden committees, listening to concerns from all walks of life, she has demonstrated time and again that her leadership is built on the foundation of caring and understanding.
Beyond her ability to unite, Lizzy has consistently proven to be a forward-thinking, results-driven leader. She understands the challenges Walden faces. Her record shows a dedication both to identifying solutions and to implementing them in ways for the benefit of all, not just a select few.
I encourage my fellow Walden neighbors to join me in supporting Lizzy for Alderman for Walden. Together, we can elect a leader who will guide us with wisdom, understanding, and strength.
Ted Tumelaire, Walden
Ziebold is right choice for Walden
I have lived in Walden for 40 years, and I have never felt excited about supporting an Alderman for our township. However, I do now with my neighbor, Lou Ziebold.
I believe he is concerned about all the residents of Walden. He worked hard on the Planning Commission to ensure a town center with a grocery store that met all the safety and environmental requirements.
The $400,000 tax dollars this project would bring in would benefit everyone. I would like to have another grocery store from which to shop rather than having to leave the mountain.
As I understand it, his opponent, Lizzy Schmidt is against the purposed town center simply because it would include such a store. That doesn’t sound like she is concerned about residents like me. Therefore, I will be voting for Lou Ziebold, and I encourage you to do so as well.
Mike Finnell, Walden